Warehouse Employee: Pride In Personnel

• Checks the condition of the merchandise once it is received material. Ensures that the quantities delivered match those on the carrier’s bill of lading. If the merchandise is damaged, writes its details on the bill of lading.

• Verifies the quantities received against the packing slip. Notes any discrepancies on the packing slip and forwards that document to the person responsible for acknowledging, receiving and processing claims.

• Verifies the quantities received against the purchase order.

• Keeps sold material in the designated area. Places other material on shelves.

• Assembles the order according to the customer order or picking slip. Informs the responsible purchasing agent of any discrepancies in the inventory.

• Carefully packs the merchandise so as to be delivered to the customer in good condition.

• Prepares shipping documents and coordinates the shipment of goods to the customer according to the carriers’ schedules. Ensures that the order is shipped on time in order to meet the customer's expectations.

• Keeps the warehouse tidy. Ensures that the merchandise is placed in the right location. Promotes productivity and safety at work.

• Operates warehouse equipment (such as forklifts, wire cutting machines, etc.) safely and efficiently, abiding by all safety rules and regulations.

• Participates in the preparation and physical counting during cyclical and annual inventories.

• Continuously maintains and develops technical knowledge to remain up-to-date regarding various product lines (including vendor training).

• Behaves in an ethical and professional manner, thus reflecting the values of the Company.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Technical Competencies Checklist

• Is Familiar with the customer geographic base.

• Establishes and/or updates fill rates, maintenance, delivery charts or other warehouse Quality Assurance charts, where applicable.

• Safely operates the delivery vehicle. Maintains the company vehicle (scheduled inspections), if applicable. Also, should know the proper procedures in case of an accident or any damage to the vehicle.

• Knows the delivery system (routing, rush, Purolator, etc.) with particular emphasis on “our truck” delivery including daily delivery logs. Knows how to determine which method should be used.

• Recognizes material and products (types of wire, conduits, devices, boxes, switchgears, etc.). Asks questions!

• Packs shipments correctly for safe arrival.

• Follows the proper procedure for C.O.D. shipments.

• Fills and checks according to the proper procedures for preparing material.

• Completes paperwork for shipping by courier.

• Completes bills of lading for shipping with the common carrier.

• Signs and properly verifies bills of lading received from the common carrier, Purolator, etc.

• Correctly uses wire machines, wire cutting tools, as well as marking, coiling and safety tools.

• Safely operates forklifts. Being able to teach others proper machinery use is dependent on how well you operate an equipment.

• Loads and unloads material efficiently, safely and without damage (lamps, palleted material, conduits, etc.).

• Correctly counts boxes, bundles, etc. Recognizes damages or shortages in freight. Stocks material correctly (shelving alignment, overstock, stock rotation). Knows the proper procedures for handling non-stock and stock material. Uses better ways to do things.

• Uses the proper procedure for checking the material received.

• Completes a receiving memo, if no vendor packing slip is available.

• Is familiar with the warehouse layout and knows why it is set up as is. Does not hesitate to recommend better methods.

• Is aware of potential safety hazards.
  

• Watches for and learns about theft situations.

• Makes general housekeeping (trash pickup and removal, pallet and reel storage, keeping aisle ways unobstructed).

• Knows all warehouse closing procedures. Are all gates locked, electricity off, heating or cooling down, keys put away, security system in operation?

• Prepares reports on freight claims.